"Oh, my god, something must be wrong," Terry North declared, his concern written all over his face."Everything would be fine; I'm sure nothing would happen to Cade." Luke said to everyone and then turned to Jason. "Jason, why have you not been here? It's been days since you came to the hospital," he stated.Jason knew what they were all worried about. Despite their concerned faces at his father's illness, he knew that was the least of their worry.With his chin held high and standing tall, Jason strolled the rest of the distance to his so-called family."I didn't know we had to keep attendance for visiting father in the hospital now, Uncle Luke," Jason murmured.Luke's cheeks were flushed as he replied, "I didn't mean that; I was just concerned that you did not show up."Jason turned towards Rita, who had her head bowed. "Aunt Rita, I didn't know you rear sheeps now," he said to her.Rita gave a nervous laugh. "Where did you hear that? Of course not," she replied, fidgeting a little.

~Two hours earlier~Laura woke up to the sound of her twins shouting, "Mom!"Lisa and Liam were in a happy mood, running on their small feet in their pajamas. She climbed onto Laura's bed."Mom, it's time," Lisa shouted, jumping up and down on the bed."Arrrggghh!" Laura groaned into the pillow, adding, "Go away, you two; it's not morning.""Mom, it's seven already," Liam muttered, his face placed on his palm as he stared at his mom's face.Laura forced her eyes open. "Guys, is there something I'm missing?" she asked, covering a yawn."Mom, what day is today?" Lisa asked with a grin.Laura yawned, covering her mouth with a hand. She tried to think of the reason behind such a question."Uhm, it's Monday, sweetheart," she replied."Yes, mom, try again; when did we get here?" Liam asked, encouraging her, his eyes twinkling with mischief."We got here yesterday, Liam, darling. What am I missing?" Laura asked again."Mom! That makes today?" Lisa asked.Laura looked from Lisa to Liam, their

"Yes, Jason, I know perfectly well what I am doing," Shawn replied, his face emotionless and unreadable.Jason turned to address the entire room and said, "Any vote taken without following the right process will not be acknowledged."Luke North stood up and replied, "Jason, you should see that we need to appoint someone; it is the right of the board.""I stand not against the appointment of the CEO, but against any form of disregard for proper procedure," Jason replied."The chairman, who is your father, is at a critical point; he isn't here, so the decision rests with the board," Terry North interjected."I believe we can adjourn this meeting and follow the right procedure if we are to appoint the CEO at all costs." Alfred suggested.A majority of the board accepted this, and the meeting was adjourned until further notice.Jason stared at his brother and looked at his uncles; without saying a word, he left the room."Tim, let's get back on track with my schedule, shall we?" Jason sai

~ Flash Back~It was a sunny day that morning in Hawaii, and Lily had gone to the conference alone."I have heard Tina. I'll make sure to eat. Would you keep nagging me like a baby?" Lily spoke into the phone as she sipped her coffee and stared out through the window of her hotel apartment."I could have come with you, but you stubbornly wanted to go alone," Tina said through the phone."I know Tina; it's that time of the year; I just want to be alone," Lily replied."I know, Lily; just promise me you'll be fine." Tina responded, her voice calm and quiet. She understood Lily's grief and respected it."Okay, I promise," Lily replied, adding, "You should get to work; one would think you're my nurse, Tina."Through the phone, Lily heard Tina chuckle. "Okay, boss, I'll get to work. Talk to you later," Tina replied, ending the call.Lily dropped her phone, her mind filled with the memory of the one jewel she had cherished in life. It was the anniversary of her daughter's death.Loveth Whit

As Laura walked into the Delicate Nannies World building, she found what she saw impressive."So her name is Emily Parker; she is the CEO of the organization; she is the one you'll be meeting," Audrey explained, giving Laura a quick breakdown of who she was going to meet."Humm, okay, let's get this done, shall we?" Laura replied, taking in the beautiful and friendly atmosphere around her.They walked over to the reception, and Audrey said to the receptionist, "Hi, we have an appointment for five."The lady at the reception looked at them with a smile and said, "Hello, welcome to Delicate Nannies World. May I please have your names?""The meeting is for Laura Phillips," Audrey replied.A few seconds and a phone call later, Laura and Audrey were directed towards an office at the end of the hall."I'll be right here if you need anything, Laura," Audrey told her as she opened the door."Okay, thanks," Laura said as she entered the office.Laura had expected to see an elderly-looking woma